University Series #4 Moving Away Checklist

Moving out and going to university is an exciting time, and with so much going on in your mind at once it would be easy to get confused. Planning and organisation are essential in such an important time.

From thinking about all the clothes you want to take, to all the necessities for your kitchen, here is a cleverly devised checklist of all the important items you don’t want to forget! Having worked in student accommodation for the past four summers, I have spoken to so many people about what they should bring with them to university and know what kind of things people forget, so I hope this helps you!

Paperwork

Your passport, drivers license and national insurance number

TV License if not provided

A CV and any references you have gained

Your bank details

Your doctors and dentist details along with your NHS number

A diary or calender could also be useful to make sure you don’t forget any important events!

Grab a map of the local area and a guide to what’s going on

Kitchen
If you’re sharing a flat with a few others, it would be a good idea to discus what kitchen items you could each bring. It wouldn’t be very useful if all 5 of you brought a toastie maker yet no one brought any pans to cook any food. Maybe just bring the essential items with you on your first day and then discuss which appliances each could bring in the following few days. Also, maybe you could all put some money together and buy anything else needed between you. The majority of the time, appliances will already be provided in the flats but this will be something you need to find out prior to moving in.

Corkskrew and bottle opener

Mugs and glasses

Cutlery

Plates and bowls

Frying pans and saucepans

Tin opener

Scissors

Chopping board

Basic cupboard ingredients – coffee, tea, sugar, salt, pepper etc

Cooking utensils – wooden spoon, spatula, masher

Plastic boxes suitable for freezing – place any left over food (spag bol for example) in and freeze for another days meal!

Plastic bowl that is suitable for microwaving – perfect for heating soups and beans!

Sandwich bags

Tea towels

Tin foil and cling film

Oven gloves

Tray to carry food on if eating in bedroom

Washing up liquid, dishcloth and scrubbing brush (for when the washing up actually DOES get done)

Bathroom

Bath mat

Bath and hand towels (maybe a flannel too)

A basket to keep all your shower things in (handy if not in an en suite bedroom!)

Toilet paper

Toothbrush, toothpaste and mouthwash

Shower accessories – soaps, bodywash, shampoo, conditioner

Hair gels, hairspray

Deodorant

Nail scissors/clippers

Hairbrush

Razors and shaving gel/foam

Electrical Items

Alarm clock

Mini fridge – for those morning afters when you can’t be bothered to walk to the kitchen!

Calculator

Laptop and charger

Phone charger

Memory stick – essential for storing important work!

Printer – though you should be able to use the ones in your university

Network cable

Bedside lamp

TV and DVD player

Camera – document your time at university so you can relive the memories later on

Laundry bag – Keep’s your clothes off the floor and makes it easy to take it to the laundry room….if your parents don’t do your washing!

Clothes horse to dry your clothes in your room

Dustpan and brush

Cleaning products for your flat and your clothes

Dusters

Small vacuum

Bedroom

Sheets

Duvet and duvet covers

Pillows and pillow cases

Matress cover

Hot water bottle

Sleeping bag (if your mates stay over)

Miscellaneous

Alcohol

Extra storage

Suitcase

Spare lightbulb

Torch

Any loose change

Fan

Clock

Don’t forget all your clothing any home comforts to make your room feel a little more homey!

I really do hope this list has helped, sometimes it’s good to check your list against someone else’s to make sure you have absolutely everything. Comment below if you think of anything that should be added.

Are any of you moving away this September, or staying at home like me?

A twenty two year old book blogger and Digital Marketing graduate from Manchester. Advocate of winged liner, reading, the cinema and cats. For PR enquiries or similar please contact amyjanealice@hotmail.com.